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The future’s smart, the future’s orange . . .

Blonde? Brunette? So last season. To judge from the Oscars, redheads are in the ascendant - and what’s more, the death of boho will be followed by a crisp new dawn of tailored chic

Lisa Armstrong, Fashion Editor

March 9 2005, 12:00am, The Times

MY, THE last month of shows has thrown us a curve. Literally. We’ll get to grips with those puffballs skirts and Super Size Me jackets later on. Or not, as the case may be. Suffice to say that fashion is changing dramatically next winter and in the seasons ahead. Out goes that sloppy Boho look we’ve clung to for the best part of a decade. In come icy perfection, rigorous tailoring and Sylvie Guillem posture. To quote Tim Rice, courtesy of Evita, it won’t be easy.

In the meantime, there are palpable changes in perception about the standard beauty template as well. Many more brunettes at the Oscars, for instance — and all that gleaming ivory-hued skin. Not a fantasy spray-tan job in sight. At least,…

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